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tellyourstory PEOPLE DAIL December 5, 2014 Man behind hilarious His song is comical. However, the singer of the song, Deremeo Ikenye, 30, says it is serious as it tackles alcoholism and unnecessary deaths due to illicit brews by Nyambura K @PeopleDailyKe meo Ikenye, but people call me ‘Kamjoro’ after the song. M When did you start singing? I started my musical journey a long time ago. I have been singing for as ost people refer to you as ‘Kamjoro’. What is your name? My name is Dero- long I can remember. I had a musical group called Nekta Boyz and we released a single in 2004 called Jesu Niaroka (Jesus is coming). I went on solo projects after the group broke up. In 2010, I did an album titled Niguze (touch me). I have since been doing singles. This year I did Kamjor o. Did you study music at school? I did not study music. I come from a musical family and I believe music and art flows in our family. What really inspired the song ? The deaths caused by drinking of illicit brew inspired me. The style of the song was supposed to be as simple as possible and the one drinking population can relate with. The reception has been good. Most people say that the song is a secular song. Is this true? Kamjoro is as gospel as the New Testament. The definition of gospel is spreading the good news SHORT BIO • He is a soldier working with the Kenya Defensive Forces • He is from Nderi in Kikuyu, but lives in Nairobi. His wife is Leah Ikenye and they have son called Nektarios. • He is a Greek Orthodox Christian What feedback did you get after doing the song? I have received a lot of positive reactions and the song is slowly becoming an anthem. What are some of the challenges you face in your mission? There is little support from the rel- evant authorities to fight irresponsible drinking. Apart from music, what else do you do for a living? I am a soldier with the Kenya Defensive Forces (KDF). I was enlisted in 2007. Where are you based? At the Lanet Barracks in Nakuru. Have you been deployed to a war front? Yes, In fact I composed the song when I was in Somalia after I had how people back a home were dying after drinking illicit brews. Who is your role model in the music industry? I do not have a specific role model, but I really respect creative people; anyone who comes up with something unique. I also admire artistes who are morally upright and who use their art for the betterment of the society. There are few out there. What vision do you have for your music career? I don’t know the plans God has for me, but I trust Him to make me a great vessel to be used for his purpose globally. It is my duty therefore to humble myself as much as I can for Him to exalt my music. What really inspires you in life? The overwhelming love of Christ and the Grace of God towards mankind inspires my everyday’s life. Apart from singing maybe, what are some of your other hobbies? I love playing and watching football and also making films. How has your venture in music affected your social life? I wouldn’t say venture into music because I did that long ago, but since the rise and rise of ‘Kamjoro’ I have met ‘high and mighty’ in the land and most people recognise me and I feel humbled. I also have little time for myself because my music and my career are demanding. Where do you come from and are you married? I come from Nderi in Kikuyu, but I live in Nairobi. I am married to Leah and son called Nektarios. I am a Greek Orthodox Christian. I am really grateful for the support my bishop and the whole church have given me. It is not easy to serve in the army and do music. It takes a lot of sacrifices and the help of my superiors to do both. song,Kamjoro of Christ. That means you cannot spread the gospel of salvation to the already converted. Kamjoro is a song preaching to those who are bound by chains of alcoholism and telling them Jesus will save them. Is that song a true story or you were trying to advice people on something? The story is fictional, but many peo- ple relate to it. We all know someone who is enslaved by alcohol. Many are still in similar situations. PHOTOS: COURTESY